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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 244.88 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 244.88 and 103.75 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 244.88 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/244.88 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 244.88 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 25,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405.21/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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